Correctional Officer Rawlins State Penitentiary

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety, high correctional standards, and a safe, supportive working environment for our employees. We are now seeking Correctional Officers for the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, Wyoming. The Wyoming State Penitentiary (WSP) is a high‑custody facility for the general population and administrative segregation housing. This position is essential for maintaining the institution's safety and security and is considered a Law Enforcement position, receiving the 20‑year retirement and state benefits package.

This is an entry‑level position with career and growth opportunities.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work–life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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• Enforcement of rules and regulations.
• Responding to post orders of varied assigned posts.
• Supervising inmates in the performance of various jobs, modeling appropriate, pro‑social behavior.
• Assisting in a variety of searches, including checking for contraband items.
• Observing daily inmate living, programming, work areas, and the perimeter fence line; reporting security violations.
• Conducting daily scheduled counts of inmates.
• Assuming duties of housing control centers, central control centers, and inmate living areas, monitoring inmate movements.
• Becoming familiar with inmate names and characteristics for easier identification of inmate movements and infractions.
• Assisting in restraining unruly inmates, utilizing the minimum amount of force required.
• Assisting in transporting inmates within and off institution boundaries, including inter‑ and intra‑state predetermined destinations.
• Assisting in processing newly incarcerated inmates or the appropriate out‑processing of released inmates.
• Attending required training to perform duties at an acceptable level.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must not have a felony or domestic violence conviction.
• All successful candidates will be required to complete an initial training period and be awarded Correctional Officer Certification by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission within one year of initial appointment.

• Knowledge of security measures, techniques, and precautions necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution.

High School Diploma or GED

0–1 year of progressive work experience in a Correctional Setting

None

• Candidates must successfully pass a background/reference check, medical and psychological evaluation, physical fitness exam, urinalysis drug screen, and other pre‑employment testing before the appointment.
• Candidates must have the ability to work overtime as required and the ability to work on any shift, holidays, and weekends.

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug‑Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and urinalysis drug test prior to appointment.
• WDOC is a Tobacco‑Free workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 deferred compensation program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.

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